Associate Manager, Quality Management (ID: 1200)

About the role

The Quality Associate Manager plays a critical role in the site leadership team, overseeing quality team operations, policies, and initiatives. They are responsible for maintaining quality certifications, leading a team of engineers and supervisors, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain AS9100 QMS certification
• Ensure total product integrity through quality vision, culture, and process improvement
• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers and Inspection Supervisors
• Oversee incoming material and manufacturing inspections
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management
• Mentor and grow team members' skills in continuous improvement
• Develop, implement, and monitor key quality metrics, systems, and procedures
• Define quality objectives and functional responsibilities
• Implement strategies to improve performance, reduce cost of poor quality, and enhance product performance
• Contribute to quality improvement efforts using a structured continuous improvement approach
• Oversee customer and supplier quality audit programs
• Manage customer score cards and warranty returns
• Interfere with teams to resolve quality issues
• Work with suppliers and customers to ensure high-quality value stream
• Collaborate with supply chain to develop and manage supplier metrics
• Participate in strategic planning and set quality targets
• Manage the quality organization's budget
• Interface effectively with customers, cross-functional teams, and executive management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related field with 6+ years of relevant professional experience
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience with a Graduate degree
• Familiarity with quality standards and requirements such as AS9100, ITAR, and MIL-SPEC
• Experience in defense/microelectronics manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to contribute to quality improvement efforts
• Six Sigma / Lean experience preferred
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security level clearance